WT Financial announces board appointment

WT Financial announced that Chelsea Pottenger has been appointed as non-executive director, which will come into effect from 26 November after the company’s annual general meeting.

Ms Pottenger will replace Mr Harrison, who intends to retire from his duties with WT Financial to focus on “external commercial interests”.

WT Financial non-executive chairman Guy Hedley, said: “It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Chelsea to the board of WTL.

“Her extensive corporate experience and entrepreneurial success will benefit the company greatly as we chart the next phase of our journey. We look forward to collaborating with Chelsea and utilising her unique skill set and invaluable knowledge in executive wellness and performance to navigate challenges and seize opportunities ahead.”

Ms Pottenger is the founder of EQ Minds, a corporate performance and wellbeing coaching platform, as well as the author of The Mindful High Performer.

Prior to founding EQ Minds in 2016, she spent 13 years as an executive and senior product specialist with global healthcare and medical device companies, including Johnson & Johnson.

Ms Pottenger is also an ambassador for suicide prevention organisation R U OK and for the Gidget Foundation, which supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the board of WTL and excited by the opportunities ahead,” she said.

“I am looking forward bringing fresh perspectives and collaborating with a dedicated team, ensuring WTL remains at the forefront of the dynamic financial landscape to deliver favourable results for the company and its clients, and for its executive, staff, and shareholders.”

Keith Cullen, founder and managing director of WT Financial, said the company was excited about the appointment.

“She brings an entrepreneurial flare and terrific track record of success that we know will add value,” Mr Cullen said.

“That she has not previously worked directly in financial services is a key benefit as we continue to pursue fresh ideas on our journey to redefine paradigms in our profession and re-imagine the relationship between advice practices and their licensee.”